Drakenhof Nightshade vs Atramentum Black

Drakenhof Nightshade

Brand
Citadel / Warhammer
Range
Colour: Shade
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#1a2a5a (estimate)

Atramentum Black

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Washes & Intensity Inks
Code
1710 Wash
Type
a wash/shade
Swatch
#3e3d42 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 30.6, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Atramentum Black is a little lighter, much more muted than Drakenhof Nightshade.

Can I use Atramentum Black instead of Drakenhof Nightshade?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 31). Atramentum Black is a little lighter, much more muted than Drakenhof Nightshade.

Can I use Drakenhof Nightshade instead of Atramentum Black?

The same difference applies the other way round: Drakenhof Nightshade is a little darker, much more saturated.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Drakenhof Nightshade on the colour wheel See Atramentum Black on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Drakenhof Nightshade

Other Citadel paints close to Atramentum Black

All matches: Drakenhof Nightshade equivalents · Atramentum Black equivalents

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